Lower Alabama HUC8 03150204
A 3,766 km² sub-basin of the South Atlantic-Gulf region in AL. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
70
Moderate
Drought index
203
Severe
Area in D2+
2.52%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
128%
p66 of record
Water assets
1,229
1 springs · 194 wells
USGS gauges (3)
- ALABAMA RIVER AT CLAIBORNE L&D NEAR MONROEVILLE0242840010,000 cfsp56 · normal
- LIMESTONE CREEK NEAR MONROEVILLE AL0242900049 cfsp76 · above normal
- ALABAMA RIVER AT CHOCTAW BLUFF, AL.024295409,340 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 203 | 2.52 | 0/2 | p66 |
Top water assets
- 66Pattersonreservoir
- 66Claiborne Lock And Damreservoir
- 65Lovetts Creekriver
- 65Limestone Creek Near Monroeville Alriver
- 65Cane Creekriver
- 65Flat Creekriver
- 65Walkers Creekriver
- 65Rouse Pondreservoir
- 65Big Flat Creekriver
- 65Turkey Creekriver